Breast Implant Removal

TRICARE covers the removal of silicone or saline breast implants if:

• The initial silicone or saline breast implantation was or would have been a covered benefit.
• Signs or symptoms of complications must be present and documented.

If the initial silicone or saline breast implant surgery was not covered or coverable by TRICARE:

• Implant removal may be covered only if it's necessary treatment of a complication which represents a separate medical condition.
• Implant damage, hardening, leakage and autoimmune disorder don't qualify as separate medical conditions.